Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Loving Frank by Nancy Horan

When a friend gave me this book, I told her I was not a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright and his architecture. But I knew nothing about his personal life. Although this is a fictional account of his long-term affair with Mamah Cheney, you can't help but wonder how much was true and what wasn't. Of course, at that time an affair like this was quite scandelous, so it's interesting to hear how the relationship is treated in the press and by the community. The book also connects Mamah to the woman's movement from that period, and I thought that part was interesting too. And the ending for me was a complete shock, so if you decide to read it, don't peak. It's definitely worth reading. - June

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